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Dive into our News section to keep up-to-date with the latest in the fresh produce sector. Here, you’ll find press releases and important updates on our advocacy efforts, keeping you informed on issues that matter to our industry.
Change to requirements for exports of fresh tomatoes and peppers to Japan
Exports of fresh tomato and pepper fruit to Japan must now be certified free from the potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli. The following new requirements are in addition to any phytosanitary requirements currently in place: Canadian tomato or pepper fruit for...
New market access for Alberta seed potatoes to Thailand
The Government of Canada has secured market access for Alberta seed potatoes to Thailand. The agreement was achieved after a positive risk assessment was conducted by officials from Thailand’s national plant protection organization in 2015. The incoming mission of...
Winners of Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Apple Competition
On November 3, 2016, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair announced the winners of this year’s apple competition. Congratulations to all the growers listed below: Winners: Commercial apples category Red delicious: Dave Machial, Oliver, BC McIntosh: Stephanie Levasseur,...